The article takes up the subject of sailing as a passion that is part of the intergenerational transfer. The presented results of interviews conducted among people taking part in offshore cruises indicate that regardless of whether they took over the passion from their parents, grandparents or relatives, or whether they decided to start their adventure with sailing themselves, sailing is considered to be worth of further promotion, mainly due to its educational values and the opportunity to spend time with loved ones in a pleasant but also developing way. In addition, they declare their support to others, especially to younger family members, regarding sailing education.